Feb 6, 2017
TT Electronics launches fast-responding reflective optical sensor
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Feb 3, 2017
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Wavefront Technology Solutions, a global fluid injection technology company for oil and gas well stimulation and improved/enhanced oil recovery, has updated its Powerwave activities in the Middle East.
Wavefront has been making progress in the marketing and branding of its core technology, Powerwave, in the Middle East over the past 18 months, the company said in a statement.
The... [Read More]
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Feb 3, 2017
Pumps
Sulzer has completed the acquisition of Ensival Moret (EM), a part of Moret Industries, and will immediately start to integrate EM in its Pumps Equipment division.
The acquisition allows Sulzer to close specific product gaps in its general industry pumps portfolio, such as axial flow pumps and slurry pumps.
EM offers a wide range of industrial pumps with strong positions... [Read More]
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Feb 1, 2017
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Wirral, UK-based company Heap & Partners, which manufactures and distributes fluid control equipment, has become the latest invoice finance customer of Siemens Financial Services (SFS).
Before becoming a customer of SFS, Heap had experience of several other invoice finance providers, and it had been with its existing financier for approximately two years and decided... [Read More]
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Jan 31, 2017
Pumps
Finish Thompson has expanded its line of FTI air-operated double diaphragm (AODD) pumps with the addition of new larger 3” models.
The new metallic models – the FT30A and FT30S – are available in stainless steel and aluminium and due to a suction and discharge size of 3x3”, they are capable of delivering flow rates up to 908l/min and maximum discharge... [Read More]
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Jan 31, 2017
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The recent 200,000 litre Tundra Energy oil spill in Saskatchewan, Canada, has brought the effectiveness of currently employed oil pipeline leak detection systems into question.
The concerns about the problems in detecting pipeline leaks are particularly topical now, as Canada has approvals in place to expand the Trans Mountain pipeline and replace part of Line 3.
Additionally,... [Read More]
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Jan 31, 2017
Valves
Mueller Water Products has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Singer Valve, a manufacturer of automatic control valves, for C$34 million (€24.2m) in cash.
Singer Valve designs and manufactures automatic control valves, offering engineered products for pressure management within waterworks, while also providing similar valves for industrial, commercial, and fire... [Read More]
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Jan 31, 2017
Flowmeters
Badger Meter has introduced the VN2000 hot tap and VN2000 compact insertion vortex flowmeters for measuring the volumetric or mass flow rate of steam, gas or liquids over a large flow range.
The meters’ versatile design is capable of measuring water as low as 1.32ft/s and super-heated steam up to 250ft/s.
They are well-suited for applications involving energy flow... [Read More]
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Jan 31, 2017
Pumps
Ohio, US-based Ohio Transmission Corp. has acquired the assets of the New Jersey branch location of Argo International Corp, an industrial distributor focused on pumps, repairs, and electrical products.
The Somerset, New Jersey branch will operate as a branch location of OTP Industrial Solutions, which provides solutions for industrial pumps, electrical,... [Read More]
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Jan 31, 2017
Pumps
See Water, a California-based manufacturer of pump control systems for the water and wastewater industry, has debuted the Hydra transducer pump control panel.
The Hydra transducer panels are a complete pre-engineered line of simplex, duplex, and triplex control panels that are well suited for sewage, wastewater, and dewatering applications.
The panels feature a comprehensive... [Read More]
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Jan 30, 2017
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GE’s Water & Process Technologies is collaborating with a Canadian university on a research initiative to maximise renewable energy generation and simultaneously produce a pathogen-free biosolids fertiliser.
The new pilot is located at the Southern Ontario Water Consortium (SOWC) wastewater demonstration facility adjacent to the city of Guelph wastewater... [Read More]
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Jan 30, 2017
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AutomationDirect has launched a new line of push-to-connect fittings and tubing designed for potable water and beverage systems, including brewing and municipal/residential water treatment.
HydroMode push-to-connect fittings are suitable for use with polyethylene and other flexible tubing, and all fittings are made of NSF approved materials with NSF-51 and NSF-61 certifications.
Rated... [Read More]
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Jan 27, 2017
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A UK water company will send remote controlled drones to the skies in a trial to use thermal imaging to detect leaking water pipes.
Anglian Water, with nearly 24,000 miles of piping to monitor, is the first UK company to trial the drones.
The company hopes that the drones, which will take to flight above Newmarket and Wisbech in eastern England, will help reduce the cost... [Read More]
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Jan 27, 2017
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Tundra Energy Marketing has been confirmed as the operator of an oil pipeline that sprung a leak and spilled 200,000 litres of oil onto Aboriginal land in Saskatchewan, Canada.
The leak was detected by a community member late last week, and Tundra Energy confirmed on Wednesday that the pipeline, located some 140km from the city of Regina, had been found to be theirs.
"An... [Read More]
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Jan 26, 2017
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Declining demand in key markets has spelled doom for hydraulics and power management company Eaton’s plant in Hutchinson, Kansas, which will close come October.
The company intends to permanently shutter the plant and to move its 100 jobs and production to Mexico.
The facility makes components for piston and gear pumps for use in mobile and industrial hydraulic applications,... [Read More]
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Jan 26, 2017
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The market for air, gas, and liquid monitoring equipment is projected to grow robustly, reaching a total worth of $78 billion (€72.7bn) by 2020, a recent market study states.
According to the Air and Water Monitoring: World Market report by the McIlvaine Co., machine-to-machine communication will spur significant growth for sensors and other electronics used to measure... [Read More]
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Jan 26, 2017
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Ashcroft has introduces the 8008A pressure gauge to industrial original equipment manufacturers looking for a cost effective high quality gauge.
The new durable instrument meets the recognised specifications of EN837-1 and ASME B40.100, ensuring accuracy and long-term performance.
A corrosion resistant stainless steel case along with liquid fill vibration dampening help... [Read More]
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